The abolition of the slave trade is associated with several historical events, including the British Slave Trade Act of 1807, which made it illegal to engage in the slave trade within the British Empire. This change followed decades of growing abolitionist sentiment, influenced by moral arguments, economic considerations, and the efforts of activists like William Wilberforce. Furthermore, revolts such as the Haitian Revolution demonstrated the potential for enslaved people to assert their rights. The movement towards abolition was part of a broader struggle for human rights, leading eventually to the end of slavery itself in various countries.